7/21/2008 @ 4:00PM

In Depth: Europe's 10 Best Places To Live

5. Frankfurt, Germany (Tie)

Score: 107

The financial capital of Germany has some spectacular architecture, including the opera house and cathedral, and a vibrant cultural scene. The city has excellent hospitals, shops and a thriving economy (home to Europe’s second-largest stock exchange and Deutsche Bank’s headquarters). The poor availability of housing in the city center and heavy traffic, however, drag Frankfurt down Mercer’s rankings.